Cusco Tour Packages 6D/5N

Day 1 - Arrival in Cusco and City Tour

We will arrive in the historic city of Cusco, heart of the former Inca Empire. Our team will drive from the airport and take you to the hotel. We will rest and hydrate to adapt to the altitude of 3,399 meters sea level. In the afternoon, we will begin our cultural city tour.

We will visit Qoricancha, the most sacred Inca temple dedicated to the Sun. Next, we will see the massive stone walls of Sacsayhuamán with panoramic views over the city. We will continue to Qenqo, a ceremonial site with carved rock altars. Finally, we will visit Puka Pukara and the water channels of Tambomachay.

We will return to Cusco’s main square around 6:00 p.m. and enjoy the local evening atmosphere.

• Distance traveled: 20 km / 12.4 mi
• Highest altitude: 3,650 m / 11,975 ft
• Lowest altitude: 3,300 m / 10,826 ft
• Route: Cusco → Qoricancha → Sacsayhuaman → Qenqo → Puka Pukara → Tambomachay → Cusco
• Difficulty: Easy

Day 2 - Sacred Valley VIP with Connection to Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your accommodation between 6:20 and 6:50 a.m. and head toward the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be Chinchero, an Andean village known for its colorful textiles and agricultural terraces. We will visit a local weaving center and watch ancient techniques in action. Then, we will continue to the Inca site of Moray.

Moray features circular agricultural terraces used for climate experiments by the Incas. We will then visit the salt mines of Maras, where locals still extract salt from over 3,000 shallow pools. In Urubamba, we will enjoy a buffet lunch with local dishes. In the afternoon, we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo.

We will board the train to Aguas Calientes in the late afternoon. At the Aguas Calientes station, a representative will be waiting to escort us to the hotel and provide instructions for the Machu Picchu visit the next day.

• Distance traveled: 160 km
• Highest altitude: 3,762 m
• Lowest altitude: 2,040 m
• Route: Cusco → Chinchero → Moray → Maras → Urubamba → Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes
• Difficulty: Moderate

Day 3 - Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

We will take the first bus up to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. After 25 minutes, we will reach the entrance of Machu Picchu at 2,430 meters. Our expert guide will walk us through the temples, terraces, and sacred squares. We will learn how the Incas designed this masterpiece among the Andes mountains.

We will admire a panoramic view from the Guardian’s House and take amazing photos. After the tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and free time. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then continue to Cusco.

• Distance traveled: 220 km
• Highest altitude: 2,430 m
• Lowest altitude: 2,040 m
• Route: Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo → Cusco
• Difficulty: Easy

Day 4 - Humantay Lake Day Trip

Your pick-up is between 04:00 to 04:45 A.M. We will leave Cusco at dawn and drive for two hours to Mollepata. Here, we will enjoy a buffet breakfast. Then we will continue to Soraypampa at 3,900 meters above sea level. From this point, we will hike uphill for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

We will reach the stunning Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters sea level. Surrounded by glacier peaks, the lake shines with turquoise colors. We will rest, take photos, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Afterward, we will return to the restaurant for lunch and head back to Cusco.

• Distance traveled: 130 km
• Highest altitude: 4,200 m
• Lowest altitude: 3,400 m
• Route: Cusco → Mollepata → Soraypampa → Humantay Lake → Cusco
• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

Day 5 - Rainbow Mountain Day Trip

We will depart at 4:00 to 4:45 A.M and drive to Cusipata in the southern Peruvian Andes. After breakfast, we will continue to Fullawasipata, the trailhead. The hike will take about 1:30 hours to reach the summit of Rainbow Mountain. We will walk slowly and stay hydrated due to the altitude.

At the top, we will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Vinicunca’s colorful layers. We will take time for photos and appreciate the beauty of the Andes mountains. After the descent, we will have lunch and return to Cusco by late afternoon.

• Distance traveled: 140 km
• Highest altitude: 5,036 m
• Lowest altitude: 3,300 m
• Route: Cusco → Cusipata → Fullawasipata → Rainbow Mountain → Cusco
• Difficulty: Challenging

Day 6 - Departure from Cusco

We will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the Cusco airport. We will assist with any final details and luggage. Our team will say goodbye and wish you a safe journey home. We will end our Cusco adventure with warm memories.

• Distance traveled: 10 km
• Highest altitude: 3,399 m
• Lowest altitude: 3,300 m
• Route: Hotel → Cusco Airport
• Difficulty: Easy